These masterclasses are tailored for professionals worldwide across various sectors who are passionate about business innovation, creativity, leadership, and entrepreneurship. Whether you're a manager seeking to inspire your team, an executive aiming to enhance strategic initiatives, an entrepreneur looking to invent the next billion-dollar product or service, or an aspiring leader eager to build a cultiure of innovation and develop a competitive edge, our programs focus on practical skills and proprietary frameworks that work in the real world, taught alongside dozens of fascinating case studies from industries worldwide, empowering you to drive transformative change in your organization and in your life.

Receiving either the prestigious Certified Business Innovator™ (CBI™) or Certified Innovative Entrepreneur™ (CIE™) credential from Innovation Institute of America® indicates that you have been trained directly and extensively--via a series of 5 exclusive masterclasses and final assessment exam--by Alexander Blass, founder of a $20 billion industry, grand prize winner of the Top Innovator of the Year Award, and MBA holder from Oxford Business School. This not only enhances your professional profile and CV, but also signals to the marketplace of potential employers, partners, investors, and stakeholders that you possess advanced training in the key areas of business innovation that we feel are most pivotal--whether as an entrepreneur or "intrapreneur" -- and implementing strategic change. This credential dramatically increases your marketability, is instantly shareable on LinkedIn and other social media, may open doors to leadership positions, and provide a huge competitive advantage in pursuing your career aspirations.

The Certified Business Innovator™ (CBI™) and Certified Innovative Entrepreneur™ (CIE™) certifications are extremely exclusive and prestigious. These credentials are only issued by Innovation Institute of America® (IIA™), which is the only innovation institute in the world founded by a grand prize winner of the Daily Record's Top Innovator of the Year Award. These masterclass certification programs are personally designed and taught by Alexander Blass, known as the father of crowdfunding™, and a recognized thought leader in the field of business innovation. Backed by a legacy of excellence since 2013, you will receive the same quality training and education that we have provided worldwide for our renowned clients such as IBM, Mastercard, KPMG, Toyota, and Saudi Aramco, as well as universities, entrepreneur groups, government agencies, and associations. Holding one of these certifications signifies your commitment to excellence and aligns you with a network of distinguished professionals.

Yes, if you are enroled in either the CBI™ bundle or CIE™ bundle then it already includes one additional retake if you do not pass the final certification exam on your initial attempt. This gives you ample opportunity to review the material, refine your understanding, and approach the assessment with renewed confidence. If you fail both attempts and wish to try again, you may contact our support team and pay an exam retake fee for another attempt. This ensures you have every opportunity to achieve certification and demonstrate your mastery of the course content.

2 years.

Completion times vary based on delivery method, individual schedules, and learning styles. The online masterclasses offer a self-paced learning experience, while the live (in-person or virtual) programs are completed over an intensive 1-3 days, depending on which masterclass bundle is selected. If you are enrolled in either the Certified Business Innovator™ (CBI™) or Certified Innovative Entrepreneur™ (CIE™) certification programs, once you successfully pass the final assessment exam, your digitally-authenticated CBI™ or CIE™ badge and certificate will be issued and delivered instantly, enabling you to showcase your achievement immediately both online and offline.

No. While the CBI™ and CIE™ masterclass bundles provides comprehensive training and preparation, your certification is contingent upon passing their respective final online assessment exam. This ensures that all CBI™ and CIE™ certified individuals meet the high standards of Innovation Institute of America® as a credentialing organization and global leader in the field.

The CBI™ and CIE™ certification assessment exams are take entirely online, after you have completed all of the relevant masterclass training modules. They are designed to be rigorous yet fair, reflecting the depth and breadth of the masterclass content taught to you directly by Alexander Blass. They include multiple-choice, true or false, and fill-in-the-blank type questions that require critical thinking and application of the principles you've learned throughout the masterclass training program. With diligent study and engagement with the course materials, you will be well-prepared to succeed!

Upon initial enrollment in an online masterclass bundle, you will be able to view and access your first masterclass in the bundle. To do so, please visit your account profile located at the top right corner of our website (after you login). Masterclass bundles are completed in a logical sequence to provide you with the best learning experience.

To persuade your employer, emphasize the direct benefits of the CBI™ or CIE™ certifications to your role and the organization, and that the online version is entirely self-paced and available on-demand, 24/7. You may wish to highlight that you will be taught directly by the founder of a $20 billion industry, and how the skills, frameworks, strategies, and case studies you will learn can lead to increased efficiency, innovation, and a competitive advantage. Present it as a strategic investment in your professional development that will yield tangible returns for the company, backed by the prestige and recognition of a globally recognized credential from Innovation Institute of America®.

There are no refunds. We are committed to providing high-quality educational experiences through our online masterclasses and certification programs. As such, we encourage prospective participants to thoroughly review the program details and requirements before enrolling.

The CIE™ certification masterclass program shares the core CBI™ masterclass training modules but differs in its 40 quizzes and final certification assessment exam. These have been specially designed to direct the student's thought processes, perspective, personal development, and experience of the training toward an entrepreneurial mindset and career.

No, we offer a variety of learning formats to suit your needs. All the masterclass bundles you see listed are also available live (both in-person as well as virtually). This flexibility allows you to choose the learning experience option that best fits your schedule and preferences. For live in-person masterclasses, Alexander Blass can either deliver them at your location worldwide, or at our location in Washington, DC. For more information and to book a live masterclass training, please contact us.

Yes, you can attend our masterclasses in person. For live in-person masterclasses, Alexander Blass, CEO of Innovation Institute of America can either deliver them at your location worldwide, or at our location in Washington, DC. For more information and to book a live masterclass training for your organization, please contact us. Our team will be happy to provide you with all the information you need to benefit from these immersive learning experiences.

All of our online, on-demand masterclasses are available with full subtitles in English, Spanish, and Arabic. If you have a specific requirement for another language for your organization, please contact us and we will try to accommodate your request.

3 years. Prior to your certificate expiring, you will have an opportunity to take an online assessment exam to renew your certificate for another 3 years. Please note you will not be required to repurchase or retake the entire certification masterclass training course bundle in order to get recertiied.

Your certificate is valid for 3 years. If it has expired, you will have an opportunity to take an online assessment exam to get recertified for another 3 years. Please note you will not be required to repurchase or retake the entire certification masterclass training course bundle in order to get recertiied.